Big Game Hunting

Proceed with caution! Hunting can be very addicting!

WE DO NOT OFFER BISON HUNTS!

Quick Facts about Us

Big Game Species: Elk, Mule Deer (Draw Only), Black Bear

Game Management Unit (GMU): 131 (OTC Unit)

Access: 3,000+ Acres, Private & Public Land, Guided & Unguided

Capacity: 4 Hunters per Season/Species (2 Hunters per Guide Max)

Types of Trips: Fully Furnished Hunting Cabin, Semi Guided Hunts, Guided Day Trips

Lodging: Off Grid Furnished Hunting Cabin

2020 Season Dates:

Archery Season: (Elk, Deer, Black Bear) September 2nd - September 30th

During Archery there is a limited concurrent Black Bear Archery/Rifle hunting license available.

Muzzleloader Season: (Elk, Deer, Bear) September 12th - September 20th

Rifle 1st Season: (Elk & Black Bear) October 10th - October 14th (DRAW ONLY)

Rifle 2nd Season: (Elk, Mule Deer, & Black Bear) October 24th - November 1st (BOOKED)

Rifle 3rd Season: (Elk, Mule Deer, & Black Bear) November 7th - November 13th

Rifle 4th Season: (Elk, Mule Deer, & Black Bear) November 18th - November 22nd

2021 Season Dates:

Archery Season: (Elk, Deer, Black Bear) September 2nd - September 30th

During Archery there is a limited concurrent Black Bear Archery/Rifle hunting license available. Unit 131 Historic 5-Year Average Success Rate: 18%

Muzzleloader Season: (Elk, Deer, Bear) September 11th - September 19th

Unit 131 Historic 5-Year Average Success Rate: 34%

Rifle 1st Season: (Elk & Black Bear) October 16th - October 20th (WE SUGGEST YOU DRAW)

Unit 131 Historic 5-Year Average Success Rate: 33%

Rifle 2nd Season: (Elk, Mule Deer, & Black Bear) October 30th - November 7th

Unit 131 Historic 5-Year Average Success Rate: 22%

Rifle 3rd Season: (Elk, Mule Deer, & Black Bear) November 13th - November 19th

Unit 131 Historic 5-Year Average Success Rate: 20%

Rifle 4th Season: (Elk, Mule Deer, & Black Bear) November 24th - November 28th

Unit 131 Historic 5-Year Average Success Rate: 31%

About Our Hunts and Area

Lucky 8 Ranch is a licensed and registered Colorado hunting outfitter. We are firm believers in fair chase hunting. One shot, one kill! We monitor the ranch all year and use our knowledge of the terrain and animal movements to provide you with the best hunting experience. We will employ different types of hunting strategies, based on weather, experience, fitness, and your comfort. Be prepared to work if you are hunting elk. The ranch has varying terrain, from scrub oak and aspen groves to wide open hay meadows, ravines, draws, saddles, lookouts, creek bed, and breathtaking views. We start early and end late. Our camp is conveniently located for ease of access.

Unit 131 is a great unit in Routt County. It is the least hunted unit in Routt County. GMU 131 (about 1288 hunters on average per year) and has an above average success rate compared to all other GMU's in Colorado. The success rate fluctuates from many different variables. The largest factor is weather. Being able to hunt on private land increases that probability significantly. We cannot guarantee a successful hunt, but we can guarantee a great hunting experience.

Archery

Archery is our favorite time to hunt. It is also the most challenging. Archery is very primitive and you have to work for your harvest. Our guides live for this season. Choosing the best week is very difficult for us to suggest. Every year is different. The early days usually give a better chance at a larger bull, where as the later days the elk are more vocal and easier to locate.

We offer one 5 or 7-Day Hunt During Archery Season.

Two 5 or 7-Day Hunts During Archery, if booked before a Muzzleloader Hunt.

Muzzleloader

Another primitive style of hunting where you need focus, composure, and diligence in your shooting kills. You will usually only get one shot, because by the time you reload the animal will be long gone. You must also be comfortable shooting your firearm at 100 yards.

Colorado Law requires hunters to wear a blaze orange vest and hat.

We offer one 5-Day or 7-Day Hunt During Muzzleloader, during the 3rd week of Archery

If 2 5-Day or 7-Day Archery Hunts book before Muzzleloader, we will not offer a Muzzleloader Hunt.

Rifle

Do you consider yourself a sharp shooter? It is not uncommon to take an Elk from well over 100 yards in Colorado. However we prefer to have a closer shot. During rifle we have many stands, blinds, and lookouts to choose from. Spot and stalk your prey or be patient and wait for your chance.

Colorado Law requires hunters to wear a blaze orange vest and hat

2nd Season has been reserved for private use.

1st, 3rd, and 4th remain available!

2021 Hunt Fees

Day Trips

Semi-Guided: $575 per hunter

2 Hunters per Guide + Polaris Ranger Rental

Private-Guided: $975 per hunter

1 Hunter per Guide + Polaris Ranger Rental

Overnight Furnished Hunting Cabin Drop Camp

Amenities

Generator for Power (fuel included)

Wood Burning stove (wood included)

5 Twin XL Beds (bedding included) (2 beds can convert to a king)

Kitchenette (dishes & utensils included)

Dining Table & Chairs

Indoor Lounge Furniture

Outdoor Grill (fuel provided)

Outhouse with Incinerating Toilet & Shower

Fire Pit

Outdoor Lounge Chairs

Outdoor Picnic Table

Non-Guided & No Services:

Details

Bring everything else you would need, not listed above. Don't worry, we will show you where we suggest to hunt and where our stands are set up.

Cost

5-Day Hunt (Archery, Muzzleloader, 1st & 4th Rifle): $1,500.00 per hunter

7-Day Hunt (Archery, Muzzleloader, 2nd & 3rd Rifle): $2,000.00 per hunter

Polaris Ranger Rental Available: $425 per day with a $1,500 deposit

Semi-Guided & No Services:

Details

Want to take some of the stress off of planning your hunt? Bring all gear, food, and drink you would need not listed above and we will provide the guides (2 hunters per guide). We will use Side by Sides to move to our hunting zones and pack out animals.

Cost

5-Day Hunt (Archery, Muzzleloader, 1st & 4th Rifle): $3,300.00 per hunter

7-Day Hunt (Archery, Muzzleloader, 2nd & 3rd Rifle): $4,400.00 per hunter

Private-Guided & No Services:

Details

Want more of a one on one experience? Bring all gear, food, and drink you would need not listed above and we will provide the guide (1 hunter per guide). We will use Side by Sides to move to our hunting zones and pack out animals.

Cost

5-Day Hunt (Archery, Muzzleloader, 1st & 4th Rifle): $5,300.00 per hunter

7-Day Hunt (Archery, Muzzleloader, 2nd & 3rd Rifle): $7,200.00 per hunter

Semi-Guided & Full Services:

Details

Relieve even more stress when planning your hunt? We will do a portion of the work for you. All you will need to pack is your clothes and choice of weapon and ammo. Semi-Guided (2 hunters per guide). We supply and cook breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beverages. Not including alcohol. We will use Side by Sides to move to our hunting zones and pack out animals.

Cost

5-Day Hunt (Archery, Muzzleloader, 1st & 4th Rifle): $5,700.00 per hunter

7-Day Hunt (Archery, Muzzleloader, 2nd & 3rd Rifle): $7,700.00 per hunter

Private-Guided & Full-Services:

Details

Want ZERO stress when planning your hunt? We will do a portion of the work for you. All you will need to pack is your clothes and choice of weapon and ammo. Private-Guided (1 hunter per guide). We supply and cook breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beverages. Not including alcohol. Side by Side rental included to move to the hunting zones and pack out animals.

Cost

5-Day Hunt (Archery, Muzzleloader, 1st & 4th Rifle): $7,700.00 per hunter

7-Day Hunt (Archery, Muzzleloader, 2nd & 3rd Rifle): $10,500.00 per hunter

All Guided Trips Include:

Field Dress, Pack Out & Transport to Processor:

(Hunter Responsible for Processing and Taxidermy Fees)

Added Fees:

Cabin Cleaning Fee: $200 per trip

Extra Animal Harvest Trophy Fee: $500 per tag

Black Bear Harvest Fee: $500 per tag

Discounts:

Returning Clients, Active/Veteran Military